Medical Scholar Program

The Medical Scholar Program at Saint Louis University is an exclusive opportunity
for first-time freshmen who plan to attend medical school. Students accepted into
this highly-selective program will have the opportunity to gain conditional early
acceptance to the SLU School of Medicine.

The program provides early application privileges but does not guarantee acceptance
to the School of Medicine. Scholars must still take and are expected to do well on
the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Application Process

Applicants should have a composite ACT score of at least 30 or a combined SAT score
of at least 1390 (math + critical reading). Students with “C” grades in math or science
courses will not be considered.

If you do not have the requisite ACT or SAT score by Dec. 1 but plan to retake the
exam, you should still apply to the Medical Scholars program by the Dec. 1 deadline;
your application will be considered once we receive the latest exam score. (To be
considered for the Medical Scholars program, the latest date to take the ACT or SAT
is in December.)

Application Materials

To apply, you’ll need:

Application Requirements

Medical Scholars Program online application

Short essay discussing why you are interested in becoming a physician

Resume listing medically related and non-medically related volunteer activities, and
all other activities or leadership positions

Two letters of recommendation (these can be the same as those used for general admission
but additional letters are also accepted.)

If you are selected for admission as a Medical Scholar, you must confirm your acceptance
by completing the Medical Scholars Program Rules Acknowledgement Form. This form must be signed, dated and returned to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
via emailor mail to Saint Louis University, DuBourg Hall, Room 119, One North Grand Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63109.

Date

Deadline

Dec. 1 of senior year of high school

Application must be submitted

March of senior year of high school

Admission decisions mailed to applicants

May 1 of senior year of high school

Acceptance of invitation required

Frequently Asked Questions

Concentrate on science and math courses. Take additional courses in science rather
than math if given the choice, unless you plan to major in biomedical engineering.
In that case, you should take as many math courses as possible.Consider taking Advanced Placement and/or Advanced Credit courses whenever possible.
Advanced coursework in science and math is excellent preparation for pre-professional
health studies in college. Medical schools generally do not accept AP/AC credit for
biology, chemistry and physics. Students are encouraged to take these courses at a
four-year college or university.

Professional schools pay particular attention to your overall GPA, math/science GPA,
and standardized test scores (MCAT, DAT, OAT, etc.). You will need to demonstrate
a clear motivation to pursue a career in the field and are encouraged to shadow and/or
volunteer in clinical settings. Leadership experience, community service and appropriate
extracurricular activities benefit your application. Communication skills and the
ability to relate to others are also important, and should be evident in your application
and supporting letters.

There are many opportunities within the health field and other professional sectors,
including law school and graduate programs in the sciences and health-related fields.
Talk to your major advisers and pre-professional health advisers for specific suggestions.

If a Medical Scholar who has been conditionally accepted into Saint Louis University
School of Medicine decides to apply to other medical schools, this early conditional
acceptance will be withdrawn. If such a student then wishes to be reconsidered for
admission, he or she must follow the regular application process for Saint Louis University
School of Medicine.